Malaysia, Sabah
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The school has classrooms, an ICT Lab, a Science Lab, and a Library. The campus includes a Hall and a Games Room. There is a Basketball Court and a Pickleball Court on campus. These spaces support teaching, practical science work, information technology, and physical education.
A Basketball Court and a Pickleball Court are available on site for student sports.
Classrooms, ICT Lab, Science Lab, and Library support the Lower Secondary (Year 7-9) and IGCSE (Year 10-11) curricula. Cambridge Lower Secondary provides a framework for English, Mathematics, and Science, and Cambridge IGCSE is offered. Cambridge IGCSE subjects include English Language, Malay Language, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics/ICT, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounting, and Business Studies. These facilities support core academic activities and examination preparation.
Extra-curricular activities are offered as part of a comprehensive education. The school emphasizes soft skills and character development as part of learning beyond the classroom. Embedded Programmes accompany the formal curriculum to enhance learning.
Imperium International Secondary School (IISS), located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, offers a Cambridge-based education for students in Years 7 to 11. The school follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, with subjects ranging from English, Mathematics, and Sciences to Business Studies, Global Perspectives, and ICT. Instruction is in English, and classes are supported by facilities such as science laboratories, ICT rooms, and creative arts spaces. A distinctive feature of IISS is its integration of character development into the academic program, supported by counselling services and pastoral care. The school holds up to four parent–teacher meetings each year, alongside real-time updates via its EMS system, helping families stay involved in their child’s progress. While it does not offer boarding, it caters to a diverse day-school community. IISS is part of the Edumaax Education Group, which also operates institutions in Kuala Lumpur. This connection supports consistent academic quality and access to group-level programs.
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